Southeastern Conference Strengthens Pastoral Leadership at “Higher”-Themed In-Service Gathering
Under the Southeastern Conference’s 2026 theme, “Higher,” nearly 100 pastors gathered at the Conference Campground in Hawthorne, Florida, February 9–11, for the semi-annual Pastors’ In-Service – a strategic leadership initiative reinforcing renewed commitment to mission-focused alignment, leadership excellence, and pastoral effectiveness across the field. More than a routine training event, the gathering reflected the Conference’s […]
2026 Haitian Leadership Summit
Leaders from the Southeastern Conference’s Haitian churches recently gathered on the campus of Bethel Church in Riviera Beach, Florida, for the annual Haitian Leadership Summit—an intentional space to sharpen leadership skills, strengthen spiritual resolve, and prepare for the year ahead. The Conference’s 2026 theme, Higher, set both the tone and direction of the weekend. Enthusiasm […]
Official Statement: On Recent Immigration Enforcement Activities and Our Call to Prayer (English, French, Spanish)
The Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists joins communities across our nation in acknowledging the growing anxiety, sorrow, and uncertainty surrounding recent immigration enforcement activities taking place in Minneapolis and other cities. English French Spanish
Sabbath Culmination of 20 days prayer and fasting
It’s Sabbath, January 17, 2026 and we gather at the beautiful Mt. Calvary Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tampa, Florida, to celebrate the culmination of the Southeastern Conference’s 20 days of Prayer and Fasting, themed Unleashed. This year’s Conference prayer initiative celebrating God’s goodness through a virtual platform, reached hundreds of households each night. Pastor Mark […]
3rd Annual Disability Holiday Social Celebrates Inclusion, Joy, and Individuals in the Body of Christ in Central Florida
Written by Jennifer Sankey-Battles, Ph.D., RN Orlando, Fla., December 14, 2025 — The Mount Sinai Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall in Orlando came alive with joy, laughter, and meaningful connection during the 3rd Annual Disability Holiday Social, an event dedicated to promoting disability inclusion and empowering individuals of all abilities to actively participate in worship and […]
SEC PRESIDENT’S THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2025 https://www.secsda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Hurricane-Melissa-Relief-Efforts-Press-Release-10.29.2025.pdf
I’m Involved – Disability Inclusion Retreat:
I’m Involved – Disability Inclusion Retreat: Transforming Lives by Equipping and Empowering Leaders and Members Transforming Lives by Equipping and Empowering Leaders and Members Written by Dr. Jennifer Sankey-Battles Disability inclusion is a must in ministry. As the Body of Christ, everyone deserves the same opportunity to participate in worship services and social activities. At […]
The Regional Conferences’ Statement on Justice, Unity, and Gospel Integrity
The Regional Conferences’ Statement on Justice, Unity, and Gospel Integrity The Regional Conferences of the Seventh-day Adventist Church affirm their full support with the officialposition of the global Seventh-day Adventist Church on unity. On September 15, 2020, the GeneralConference Administrative Committee voted the One Humanity statement which underscored the factthat all “human beings were created […]
My Health, My Wealth
For the first time in its 35 years and 6 months as an organized church, Mahanaim Community SDA of Naples, Florida—together with Mitspa Haitian SDA, its daughter church—delivered what could be called its most powerful practical sermon yet. On Saturday, May 31st, 2025, under the theme “My Health, my Wealth”, a great health fair was […]
